5 Progressions for the Pistol Squat (Video)

Welcome to our new series featuring calisthenics expert Al Kavaldo. This week, Al demonstrates five progressions for the pistol squat, along with two advanced options.

The progressions are:

Bench pistol

Assisted (pole) pistol

Elevated pistol

Counterweighted pistol

Full pistol squat

Once you have mastered the full pistol squat on both legs, try these variations:

Hands-behind-back pistol

Plyometric pistol

Every Sunday, we feature a new bodyweight strength training video from calisthenics expert Al Kavadlo. Al is also famous for smiling while performing some of the most difficult bodyweight exercises imaginable!